PINEY RESIN EMULSION

Piney resin emulsion containing di-1-p-menthene with non-ionic surfactant in the form of a stable emulsion, is a sticker-extender, non-ionic sticker, spreader designed to extend the life of pesticides. At normal rates, dries rapidly, affords shower-protection when touch dry, and rain protection approximately 30 minutes later. It forms a flexible film on the surface of the plant, binding the pesticide and protecting it from erosion by rain. At higher rates (1:10 to 1:40 of water), when sprayed on plant leaves, is an anti-transpirant reducing moisture loss and wilting during periods of stress, e.g. transplanting, drought, etc.
It is 100% organic and is biodegradable, and it can be used on edible crops.
A PINEY RESIN EMULSION that is practically applicable as an antibacterial agent, fungicide or pest repellant. There is provided a piney resin emulsion of 5 to 50 average polymerization degree consisting of a polymer of piney compound having a hydroxyl or formyl group and a carbon to carbon double bond, or a copolymer, or hydrolyzate thereof, from the piney compound and a vinyl ester compound, wherein when the piney resin emulsion is a copolymer, or hydrolyzate thereof, from the piney compound and a vinyl ester compound, the copolymerization ratio of piney compound and vinyl ester compound or vinyl alcohol is in the range of 1:2 to 1:25 (molar ratio).